David Moyes Denies Insult to Everton Fans After Manchester United Defeat

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Manchester United manager David Moyes has denied calling Everton supporters a "disgrace" after he was alleged to have made comments during a conversation with a Toffees fan in a Manchester hotel following his side's 1-0 defeat on Wednesday, report Chris Bascombe and Mark Ogden of the Daily Telegraph.

The Old Trafford boss is alleged to have made the insulting remark after some travelling fans mocked him during the Premier League match, according to the report.

Moyes angered Everton supporters with his transfer chase for Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines during the summer, in which United offered £28 million for the pair.

As the Telegraph noted, Moyes' comment that he would have found it difficult to keep both players if Sir Alex Ferguson had made an approach also infuriated Everton fans.

Meanwhile, United midfielder Shinji Kagawa needed treatment for breathing problems at his home after the match, reports Guy Patrick of The Sun (subscription required).

The Japan international did not require hospital treatment and United have confirmed that the player is back at full health.

In transfer news, United midfielder Anderson has been linked with a loan move to FC Porto, according to John Cross of the Mirror. Meanwhile, Moyes and Arsenal are on alert after a Borussia Dortmund official admitted Ilkay Gundogan could leave the club, according to Nick Lustig of the Daily Star.

Elsewhere, Athletic Club Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera insists he will not be leaving amid talk of interest from United, claims Ed Malyon of the Mirror.

Tottenham Manager Andre Villas-Boas 'Wanted' by FC Porto

Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas is being considered for a possible return to FC Porto, reports Geoff Sweet of The Sun (subscription required).

The former Chelsea boss has come under pressure after the 6-0 drubbing by Manchester City last month after a massive summer spending spree on his squad, claims the article.

However, the Portuguese club are ready to welcome Villas-Boas back with open arms, according to Sweet.

Matt Law of the Telegraph also reports that the White Hart Lane boss is under pressure from some board members and coaching staff to switch to a two-man forward line.

Tottenham have scored just 13 goals in 14 Premier League games this season and Law claims there is a "strong feeling" in the club that Roberto Soldado and Jermain Defoe can help each other by playing together.

England manager Roy Hodgson has upset dignitaries in the Brazilian town of Manaus after claiming he did not want to play in the tropical area of the country, report Donna Bowater and Ben Rumsby of the Telegraph.

Hodgson was concerned that England would receive an unfavourable World Cup draw later on Friday, which would mean playing in the heat and humidity of northern regions of Brazil.

However, his comments did not go down well with the mayor of Manaus, Arthur Virgilio Neto, who told the Telegraph:

We Amazonians also prefer that England do not come.

We hope a better national side comes, with more football and a more sensitive, cultured and educated coach.

Here is one of the few people in the world who isn’t curious about the Amazon and doesn’t dream of knowing Manaus.

Monaco have placed an £80 million price tag on striker Radamel Falcao, but would accept either Fernando Torres or Demba Ba in an exchange deal for the Colombia international, reports Ben Jefferson of the Daily Express.

Fulham could offer their long-term managerial role to Roberto Di Matteo after placing Rene Meulensteen in charge of first-team affairs following the sacking of Martin Jol, reports John Cross in the Mirror.

Arsenal are weighing up a transfer move for Standard Liege striker Michy Batshuayi, reports Alan Wilson of the Mirror.

Gunners winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has started running again after a knee problem in preparation for a first-team return at Christmas, Cross claims in the Mirror.